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HC Ch 12A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bioterrorism | microbes or toxins used as a weapon |
| compatibility | if two things can be combined without unfavorable results |
| emergency preparedness plan | plan for handling large numbers of patients in the event of a catastrophe |
| environmental safety | identifying and correcting potential hazards that can cause accidents and injuries |
| flammable | easily set on fire |
| incident report | written document completed when any unexpected situation occurs that can cause harm to a patient |
| inflammable | easily set on fire |
| PASS | pull pin, aim the nozzle at base of fire, squeeze handle, sweep back and forth |
| RACE | remove patients, activate alarm, contain the fire, extinguish the fire or evacuate the area |
| toxic | poisonous |
| triage system | system that assesses patients' conditions and determines where they should be sent |
| chemical hazards | may have toxic effects through inhalation, absorption through the skin or mucous membranes, or ingestion |
| environmental hazards | unsafe conditions in the workplace |
| ergonomic (musculoskeletal) | unsafe workplace design and lack of appropriate client- and material-handling tools and equipment |
| infections (biological) | may cause infection through inhalation, direct contact with skin or mucosa, skin puncture, or through ingetion |
| physical | agents that can cause physical injury and tissue damage |
| psychosocial | stressors in the workplace causing workplace anxiety, emotional fatigue, and burnout |
| workplace violence | any physical assault or verbal abuse that is incurred during the course of performing one's duties at work |
| changes in vision | unable to see unsafe conditions and/or unable to judge distancs |
| changes in hearing | unable to hear warnings or approaching carts and equipment |
| altered neurological function | shaking or tremors can affect balance and increase the risk of falls; decreased sensation can prevent normal warning signals |
| changes in blood vessels | dizziness when attempting to stand and increased risk of falls |
| slowed reflexes | unable to move away quickly from danger |
| changes in mental function | confusion and forgetfulness can impair good judgement and decrease awareness of common dangers |
| weakness from illness or injury | more prone to falls |
| taking medications | side effects from medications cause dizziness, visual disturbances, and other problems that increase risk of injury |
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